2018 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 14 - Vehicle Laws -- Antitheft Laws
§ 14-103. Possession of motor vehicle master key
(a) Using master key to open motor vehicles. -- No person, except a person while making lawful use of it in pursuit of a legitimate business interest or a law enforcement officer while in pursuit of his duties, shall at any time have or possess a motor vehicle master key adapted for or capable of being used to open any motor vehicle in this State.
(b) Using master key to operate motor vehicles. -- No person, except a person while making lawful use of a motor vehicle master key in pursuit of a legitimate business interest or a law enforcement officer while in pursuit of the law enforcement officer's duties, shall at any time have or possess a motor vehicle master key adapted for or capable of being used to operate any motor vehicle in this State.
(c) Penalty for violation of section. -- A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.